Check it out—Heather Graham’s Miami
Do you have a favorite author whose stories are set in a specific locale? What could be more fun than to plan a trip down to the area where your favorite author uses as a base for their books? Heather Graham, author of such books as The Killing Edge and Unhallowed Ground has based a […]
Summer of Authors
With hockey season over, this summer is starting off the right way, with lots of books. Yes, I’m an avid reader and this summer, not only do I have more time to read, but I get to hang out with a lot of great authors, too! Let the Summer of Authors begin. I kicked off my […]
Electronic Travel Tips—Can You Hear Me Now?
With the Summer Olympics set to open in London in less than two months, what better time to think about our dependence on our electronic devices and making sure that wherever we travel, they will still work? These days, no matter where you look, people are plugged-in to life via (cell phone, iPad, laptop, etc.). […]
Calling all Notre Dame Vs. Navy Fans!
How would you like to see the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and Navy go head-to-head in the Emerald Isle Classic on Monday, September 1st, in Ireland? Fans, we have a stellar package for you, including round trip airfare! For the game: Two nights at the luxurious Lyrath Estate in Klkenny Club tickets to […]
Summer Visit with Grandma 2012 Style
Time was, when kids got out of school in the summer, one of the things to do on the family summer agenda was a visit to Grandma’s house. Whether she lived across the street or across the state, summertime means at least one week would be spent visiting family. Today, we still visit with Grandma, […]
Did you know…
Babe Ruth’s Jersey, worn in 1920 when he was with the Yankees, sold for $4.4 million dollars just the other day? This set a record as the highest price paid for any item of sports memorabilia. And it’s not just the Sultan of Swat’s jersey that has a heavy price tag; his home run balls, […]
Memorial Day Hideaways
With the kick off to summer just a few short days away, the stampede to the beach is already gearing up. With a whole host of sporting events happening this weekend, Memorial Day makes the perfect choice for a girlfriend getaway. And what could be more fun than spending three days shopping the outlet malls. […]
Second Jewel in the Crown—The Preakness Stakes
With I’ll Have Another capturing a victory in the Kentucky Derby, every horse racing fan’s thoughts have turned to The Preakness Stakes to see if this wonderful horse will be able to capture that precious second jewel in the Derby Crown. Located in Baltimore, The Preakness Stakes are run at the Pimlico Race Track which […]
What Would We Do Without New York City?
I finally saw The Avengers over the weekend…talk about a fast-paced, action packed movie! (Definitely a 2-thumbs up movie, especially if you’re a sci-fi/comic geek like me.) While talking with friends about the movie, I started thinking about various movies where New York has City has been pretty much destroyed. The top-five movies that come […]
Unique Getaways—The Northern Rail Hotel
Looking for something truly unique for a weekend getaway? How about spending a weekend in a train car? No, I’m not talking about taking Amtrak; I’m talking about an actual hotel created out of train cars. The Northern Rail Hotel, located on 160 wooded acres in Minnesota, offers guests the chance to spend their vacation […]